Is the loading frame for the tips autoclavable?

Yes, the loading frame is autoclavable at 121 °C and 1 bar overpressure for 20 minutes. Remember to not autoclave the tips!

What can I do to prevent the O-rings of the epMotion 96 from erosion?

To protect the O-rings of the epMotion 96 from erosion we recommend to lubricate them with a thin layer of silicone spray.

Does a chemical resistance sheet for the epMotion 96 exist?

Yes you may download a chemical resistance sheet from the homepage.

How can I pipet 1 µL with the epMotion 96?

For transferring 1 µL with the epMotion 96 we recommend to use the "small volume" mode.

How can I transfer viscous liquids with the epMotion 96?

We recommend a very low aspiration and dispensing speed (1-3) when working with viscous liquids and the mode "Reverse pipetting". More information are available in White paper 39 .

Is it possible to dispens liquids in free-jet with the epMotion 96?

No, the epMotion 96 should not be used with free-jet dispensing. It is recommended to dispens directly into liquid.

How can I transfer volatile liquids (ethanol) with the epMotion 96 without drop formation on the tips?

We recommend to pre-wet the tips of the epMotion 96 via 2-3 aspration and dispensing cycles to avoid drop formation on the tips. Furthermore a low speed level (1-5) is advantageous. More information are available in White paper 39 .

Is the adapter for 384 well plates autoclavable?

Yes, the adapter for 384 well plates is autoclavable at 121 °C and 1 bar overpressure for 20 minutes.

How do I multidispense small volumes of 1-5 µL?

When dispensing small volumes of 1-5 µL some points have to be considered: 1) Use 50 µL tips 2) Always dispense into liquid or on a liquid surface 3) Use speed 9 for dispensing 4) Immerse the tip 2-3 mm into the liquid, press dispense and slowly remove the tip from the liquid

A pop-up window asks me to perform a firmware update after I staretd my iPod. How can I perform the firmware update?

Performing the firmware update is mandatory when the pop-up window showed, otherwise accurate pipetting and multiple functions on the epMotion96 and 96xl are not available. A firmware update is easily done by following the steps in short protocol 27 "How to perform a firmware update on epMotion 96 and epMotion 96xl".

Is it possible to use 10 µL epT.I.P.S. motion reloads with epMotion 96?

No, it is impossible to use the 10 µL epT.I.P.S. motion reloads with epMotion 96.

How much are the different ep Motion service programs?

The costs depend on the model and service that is performed. Please contact your local Eppendorf Service.

What types of training or online training do you offer to enable me to improve my skills?

Please visit the Eppendorf webpage about the Eppendorf Training Center ( https://www.eppendorf.com/training or contact your local Eppendorf Service for further information and a quotation.

Why do the dispensing tools of my ep Motion need to be calibrated?

The dispensing tools are precision devices. Servicing and calibration at regular intervals ensure a consistently high precision of the results. We provide documentation in support for GLP to assist you.

Who is my local service contact?

Please contact your local Eppendorf Service Team. You find the contact data on our homepage ( www.eppendorf.com ) or in the information materials.

Which consumables should be replaced at regular intervals?

All three XYZ flex cables should be replaced at least once per year if the machine is used daily.

How often do dispensing tools need to be calibrated?

As part of his test equipment monitoring process, the operator determines the frequency of the calibration as well as the quantity of the testing volume and the number of measurements for each testing volume. This may vary depending on how often the device is used, by how many operators it is used, the aggressivity of the liquids used and the maximum permissible errors defined by the operator. The dispensing tools of your device will display after 200,000 runs that an inspection is recommended. However, there should be at least 1 calibration per year.

Why should I have my ep Motion serviced at regular intervals?

To ensure the optimum performance and precision of your device. This also enables the early detection of any defects which can then be corrected easily. Only precise and accurate devices ensure successful liquid transfers!

What do you need to look out for before carrying out a service?

The device needs to be decontaminated first. The device must be freely accessible and all samples removed from the device.

How often does my ep Motion need to be serviced?

The need for service depends on how intensively the device is used and if you are working in a regulated field with special service demands. However, we recommend to have it serviced at least once a year.

Does a service carried out by Eppendorf meet the GMP requirement?

Eppendorf offers global certification services which comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11, GLP and GAMP ® 5 to ensure a consistent, standardized operation. We also enable an uncomplicated validation from the implementation to the shutdown by providing support for the installation und operational qualifications (IQ/OQ) of the device and with the software. The entire qualification is documented in detail and the operator’s personnel is qualified and certified in intensive training sessions.

What types of service programs are available for ep Motion ?

The available service programs can be found under the respective instrument in the Service & Support / Maintenance and Certification Services section.

Why can the dispending tool be calibrated without the user unit ?

The ep Motion dispensing tool is calibrated with the help of the ep Motion Tool Holder. The electronic parameter to control the tools of the ep Motion are always the same in all ep Motion units. Therefore all ep Motion dispensing tool can be calibrated on different units than the user unit. The only exceptions are the TS10 and TM10 dispensing tool. They can only be calibrated with units controlled by epBlue Version 40.5.

How often does the OQ need to be carried out for an ep Motion ?

The company is responsible for technical checks of devices. Eppendorf recommends regular device qualifications depending on the intensity of use, however, they should be carried out at least once a year.

What is IQ or OQ and what do I need them for?

Installation and operational qualification; the IQ documents that the device has been delivered and installed correctly. The OQ checks the correct functioning of a device. IQ/OQ ensure that your quality management requirements are met and that your device operates properly and in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.

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epMotion^® 96 and 96xl

epMotion 96 is an ideal device to fill multiple plates fast

epMotion 96 with stack of cell plates pipetting media accurately

epMotion 96 is a useful tool to assist plate assays on other liquid handling workstations

A precisely shaped pipetting head is needed for optimal tip fit and accurate pipetting

Intuitive operation: Insert tips for required volume range; select mode of action; move plate to tips; touch for aspirate or dispense

epMotion 96 iPod software with convenient touch control, usable with gloves, intuitive and industry proven software concept

Fast and easy positioning of labware via adjustable lifting table

Semi-automated electronic pipette for 96-well format

Nine different pipetting modes are available and entry of parameters is very intuitive

Convenient pipette mode selection vie free epMotion 96 App for iPod touch and iPhone

epMotion 96 allows to multidispense in a stack of plates on the lifting table for fast operation

semi-automated electronic pipette for parallel 96 channel microplate processing (without iPod_REG_ controller)

Multiple positions increase the capacity of 96-channel pipettors

Possibility to pre-set labware heights in 2 positions for repetitive tasks or auto-pipetting mode

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Increase your productivity and pipet whole 96-well plates at once. Just make it faster and more precise.
The epMotion 96 overcomes the limits of manual multichannel pipetting. Save time and money while getting better reproducibility of your results from cell-based assays, ELISA, cell seeding, nucleic acid quantification, plate reformatting, or other applications.

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The Eppendorf epMotion 96 is a semi-automated, 96-well multi-channel pipette for fast and precise parallel microplate processing. It is an easy to use bench top liquid handling robot for high precision pipetting in 96 and 384 well plates. Without changes to the system, a large volume range of 0.5 µL to 300 µL is available for convenient use over a range of applications. Its ergonomic design and intuitive handling makes the epMotion 96 a great tool for anyone in the lab who needs fast and precise liquid handling in 96 format.
Intuitive Operation
• Software based on Eppendorf Xplorer^® electronic pipettes
• Intelligent, preset applications: aspiration, dilution, sequential dispensing, multi dispensing
• Set individual parameters for aspiration or dispensing speed to match your current liquid class
• Save frequently used volumes for quick programming
• Possibility to program multi-step pipetting tasks for complex applications

Simultaneous 96-well pipetting

• Fill your plates much faster and more reproducible than with 8- or 12-channel pipettes
• Electronic pipetting with parallel piston movement for better precision of results
• 384-well plates can be pipetted by indexing 4 times 96-channels
• Random error <3 % at 1 µL
• Systematic error <2 % at 1 µL

Ease of use

• 0.5 to 300 µL pipetting with one system without the need to change pipetting heads
• Auto-detection of tip size
• Possibility to use 50 µL or 300 µL tips to maximize accuracy
• Compact design to fit under a laminar flow hood

Ergonomics

• Intuitive and industry proven software concept
• Convenient touchscreen
• Easy and rapid tip load- & reloading
• Reduced risk of repetitive stress injury (RSI)

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Specifications	epMotion^® 96 - 5069000004	epMotion^® 96xl - 5069000209	epMotion^® 96xl with 2-position slider - 5069000306

Pipetting type	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system	Air-cushion system
Number of channels	96-channel	96-channel	96-channel
Application	Cell culture, Molecular biology	Cell culture, Molecular biology	Cell culture, Molecular biology
Volume range	0.5 – 300 µL	5 – 1,000 µL	5 – 1,000 µL
Operating mode	electronic	electronic	electronic
Autoclavable	no	no	no
Power supply	100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz	100 – 240 V ±10 %, 50 – 60 Hz ±5 %
Consumables	epT.I.P.S.^® motion reload system	epT.I.P.S.^® motion reload system	epT.I.P.S.^® motion reload system
Max. power consumption	175 W	175 W	175 W
Dimensions (W × D × H)	22.9 × 45.7 × 53.3 cm / 9 × 18 × 21 in	22.9 × 45.7 × 57.6 cm / 9 × 18 × 21 in	22.9 × 45.7 × 57.6 cm / 9 × 18 × 23 in
Product weight	19 kg / 42 lb	20 kg / 44 lb	21 kg / 46 lb
SLAS/ANSI positions	1	−	2

Dispensing tool
Random measurement error (1 µL)	≤3 %	−	−
Systematic measurement error (1 µL)	±2 %	−	−
Random measurement error (5 µL)	≤3 %	≤3 %	≤3 %
Systematic measurement error (5 µL)	±2 %	±2 %	±2 %
Random measurement error (10 µL)	−	≤3 %	≤3 %
Systematic measurement error (10 µL)	−	±2 %	±2 %

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